Dudes.
I'm off today (hooray!).
But it's not because I am adding the finishing touches to a costume so epic it will surely take 1st place in some contest.
And it's not because I will have droves of tiny trick-or-treaters at my front door.
And it's definitely not because I have Halloween movies to watch, or festive treats to make, or spooky cocktails to drink.
No, I am taking a day off to get a head start on the chaos at our home.
I don't know why we do this to ourselves.
Oct 29, 2014
The goods
Happy hump day!
Since I am smack dab in the middle of my bathroom renovation, I wanted to clue you into our budget and how we are cutting our bill in half by doing a lot of the handy-work ourselves.
Even though Friday is Halloween, I am sad to say I haven't had much time to focus on getting my spooky on. It's a shame really. But, we really need to get this bathroom done before Thanksgiving so our plan is to spend the weekend picking out the major final touches for install and begin demo.
Here is where we are at.
Since I am smack dab in the middle of my bathroom renovation, I wanted to clue you into our budget and how we are cutting our bill in half by doing a lot of the handy-work ourselves.
Even though Friday is Halloween, I am sad to say I haven't had much time to focus on getting my spooky on. It's a shame really. But, we really need to get this bathroom done before Thanksgiving so our plan is to spend the weekend picking out the major final touches for install and begin demo.
Here is where we are at.
Oct 27, 2014
All that glitters...
My weekend was nothing but physically exhausting.
I didn't do my blogging duty to take different photos, so what you get is exactly what you saw if you follow me on Instagram.
I have been battling a half-cold since last weekend. My sore throat and overall exhaustion came to a boil last Friday after I had my work review (which I nailed, btw!).
I skipped out on festive Friday drinks and headed home to sit and sip a bit of wine and just relax.
I didn't do my blogging duty to take different photos, so what you get is exactly what you saw if you follow me on Instagram.
I have been battling a half-cold since last weekend. My sore throat and overall exhaustion came to a boil last Friday after I had my work review (which I nailed, btw!).
I skipped out on festive Friday drinks and headed home to sit and sip a bit of wine and just relax.
Oct 23, 2014
Promote the Love Link-Up {2}
Happy Friday lovies.
Today is special because it's our second Promote the Love Link-Up!
I hope you have that special something or someone all cued up and ready to be pimped out for today!!
Please grab the button below or on my sidebar and link-up your post!
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Today is special because it's our second Promote the Love Link-Up!
I hope you have that special something or someone all cued up and ready to be pimped out for today!!
Please grab the button below or on my sidebar and link-up your post!
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Oct 21, 2014
What have you always wanted to be?
Growing up in an affluent suburb of Chicago, I was primed at a young age to start thinking about what I wanted to be when I grew up. Certain classes were taken, certain milestones crossed, all leading to a specific path that would ultimately define my future.
The only obvious option was to go to college.
Get a degree in something that would make me feel fulfilled and make my parents proud for raising such a bright girl.
They did, and I have ultimately been a success.
I listened to my dad and didn't "throw away my degree to start a family."
The only obvious option was to go to college.
Get a degree in something that would make me feel fulfilled and make my parents proud for raising such a bright girl.
They did, and I have ultimately been a success.
I listened to my dad and didn't "throw away my degree to start a family."
Oct 19, 2014
What's our budget?
I tried, super hard, to get a post out for Friday, but my complete exhaustion with a work event combined with a possible hangover and the start of a cold allowed me click the "post" button and then just blankly stare at the screen.
So, here we are. And this is what I did with my Sunday morning. Like most Sunday mornings, my routine is typically to "figure out our money."
Oct 14, 2014
A (week)day in the life...
Fancy seeing you here.
I am gearing up for a two day work event local to Chicago.
Part of this event requires my full attention to detail regarding a fun little cocktail party.
The boozes are ordered, menu selected, glassware delivered, & fun jazzy music in tow.
And while I'm schmoozing with some University folk, you can take a peek into my typical (work)week.
I am gearing up for a two day work event local to Chicago.
Part of this event requires my full attention to detail regarding a fun little cocktail party.
The boozes are ordered, menu selected, glassware delivered, & fun jazzy music in tow.
And while I'm schmoozing with some University folk, you can take a peek into my typical (work)week.
Oct 12, 2014
Shake it off
Happy Monday loves.
Thank you again for all the love and support with the link-up Friday. I found some amazing new blogs and I hope everyone felt awesome for sharing. We will get another opportunity to Promote Love in 2 weeks!
This weekend was filled with Halloween decorating, a good fall temp run, pizza with my main man, and of course- a crockpot meal.
So I must tell you, Saturday morning didn't go quite like I hoped, but the end result was much better. I had just downloaded a few songs (including, I confess, that damn Taylor Swift song, Shake it Off. I can't tell you how much it came in handy only moments later), and was setting out for my first cooler temp run this month.
I listen to the music from my phone and noticed I had a little email icon. So I checked it.
And almost pooped my pants.
Wouldn't you know I had a rather shitty comment from none other than an Anonymous asshole.
Thank you again for all the love and support with the link-up Friday. I found some amazing new blogs and I hope everyone felt awesome for sharing. We will get another opportunity to Promote Love in 2 weeks!
This weekend was filled with Halloween decorating, a good fall temp run, pizza with my main man, and of course- a crockpot meal.
So I must tell you, Saturday morning didn't go quite like I hoped, but the end result was much better. I had just downloaded a few songs (including, I confess, that damn Taylor Swift song, Shake it Off. I can't tell you how much it came in handy only moments later), and was setting out for my first cooler temp run this month.
I listen to the music from my phone and noticed I had a little email icon. So I checked it.
And almost pooped my pants.
Wouldn't you know I had a rather shitty comment from none other than an Anonymous asshole.
Oct 9, 2014
Promote the Love Link-Up
Happy Friday lovies!!
I'm excited to announce our first Promote the Love Link-Up!
I hope you all did your homework and are ready to tell us all about the people/bloggers/activities in your life that make your day just a little bit better.
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<img src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/277697646/HoPo%20Misc./PromoteLove.png" alt="Promote Love" width="250" height="250" />
</a>
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I hope you all did your homework and are ready to tell us all about the people/bloggers/activities in your life that make your day just a little bit better.
<div class="HOPO_PromoteLove_Button" style="width: 250px; margin: 0 auto;">
<a href="http://www.handsonpantsoff.com" rel="nofollow">
<img src="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/277697646/HoPo%20Misc./PromoteLove.png" alt="Promote Love" width="250" height="250" />
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I will be talking a bit about myself and then throwing all my love to Miss Valerie Tynes.
Oct 7, 2014
Leaving Las Vegas and Promote the Love details
Happy hump day loves!
I have been quite the jet-setter this week, embarking on a last minute conference trip for work to Viva Las Vegas!
I gambled (with someone else's money), slept in a posh hotel (the Cosmopolitan!), and stayed up far past my midwestern bedtime....oh, and also did work-stuff.
Although, I must admit, I'm not a huge Vegas fan. I love a deeper culture, more like New Orleans, but Vegas sure is shiny, isn't it?
I have been quite the jet-setter this week, embarking on a last minute conference trip for work to Viva Las Vegas!
I gambled (with someone else's money), slept in a posh hotel (the Cosmopolitan!), and stayed up far past my midwestern bedtime....oh, and also did work-stuff.
Although, I must admit, I'm not a huge Vegas fan. I love a deeper culture, more like New Orleans, but Vegas sure is shiny, isn't it?
Oct 5, 2014
we are going granola....kinda
First up, how awesome is my spooky Halloween header up top?
Another fun example would be She's A Jewell. Go check out those pumpkins!
Halloween blog headers are only $5 from my Etsy Shop this month with code THRILLER.
Have you purchased yours yet?
Thank you for all the feedback regarding the Promote the Love link-up idea. We will be doing it at least once a month. I have already added the button to my sidebar for easy access when it's time to link-up. Details to follow! I can't wait to hear about everyone else's blog loves in life!!
OK, onto the real post.
I have been doing a bit of soul searching.
Trying to find answers.
I'm frustrated. I'm confused. I'm trying to find hope.
Three rounds of Clomid down the tubes....or out the tubes, however you want to look at it.
And I have nothing to show for it besides a heavier mid-section.
The good news with taking the drugs thus far is that my progesterone levels went up, which is needed to be able to sustain a pregnancy if it were to happen.
Pre-medicated I was at a 7.4 on Day 21
The first Clomid cycle wasn't monitored.
Second: 15.8
Third: 20.2
My doc's nurse called after my last draw and seemed very optimistic. Her voice was almost sing-songy.
"Call us when you miss your period."
Wow. A smile broadened across my face. This could really be it.
Oct 2, 2014
It's not about the number- let's start a blog revolution
Before I get into my exciting new idea, I wanted to showcase some digital prints available in my Etsy Shop just in time for Halloween!!
Alright, enough for the shameless plugs. In case you guys are living under a rock....you may have noticed that Val ended her public blog and created a new IG account.
And I totally support her.
She is on a very kick-ass journey where the end goal is to be one of those awesome bikini fitness competitors. She has lost like....over 100 pounds and still going. And yet, after all her public struggles, all her honesty, all her soul bared to the world...people came back and relayed with words as disgusting as she should "just die."
Could you even imagine?
Each print is an instant download at 8x10 and you can get 50% off by using code THRILLER.
Alright, enough for the shameless plugs. In case you guys are living under a rock....you may have noticed that Val ended her public blog and created a new IG account.
And I totally support her.
She is on a very kick-ass journey where the end goal is to be one of those awesome bikini fitness competitors. She has lost like....over 100 pounds and still going. And yet, after all her public struggles, all her honesty, all her soul bared to the world...people came back and relayed with words as disgusting as she should "just die."
Could you even imagine?
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